The following petitions can be
included in the intercessions at your congregation's worship as a
way to connect your congregation in prayer to the work of the
churchwide assembly.
For use on
the Sundays preceding the assembly
O God, it is your desire for the whole world to live in peace,
health, and wholeness. Be with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America and all who prepare to gather in assembly. Bless their
worship, open their minds, guide their deliberations, and enrich
their fellowship. Bring healing to this world: restore unity to
your church, bring peace among nations, mend broken relationships,
provide care for your creation, and wholeness for mind, body, and
spirit.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
(OR)
Hear us, O God,
your mercy is great.
(OR)
another common response
For use on
August 17
O God, it is your desire for the whole world to live in peace,
health, and wholeness.
Be with those gathered at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America Churchwide Assembly. As they return to their communities,
congregations and homes, make their travels safe, their
homecomings joyful, and their ministries renewed. Bring healing to
this world: restore unity to your church, bring peace among
nations, mend broken relationships, provide care for your
creation, and wholeness for mind, body, and spirit.
Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
(OR)
Hear us, O God,
your mercy is great.
(OR)
another common response
